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Identity
Person No.
31640
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Paul Andrew "andy"
Initials
P A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
28
Death Record
Cause code
AA 1,737
Aircraft accident
Cause of Death
Killed in aircraft accident, in Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I #530. On a low-level tactical navigation flight when Impala apparently developed mechanical problems. Could have been caused by a bird strike that could have led to engine failure. Crashed at Krokodilpoort (between Nelspruit and Malelane) on the N4 highway
Military Service
Branch
Air Force
Rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
Unknown
Secondary Unit
Air Force
Defence Force
SANDF 1,019
South African National Defence Force
Location
Unit History
Notes

The pilots tried to save their aircraft but ejected too late. The pilot died on impact when he landed on a truck on the freeway. Lt. Martin obtained his wings in May 2000 at Central Flying School Langebaanweg. Son of Mr. & Mrs. A. Martin.

Research notes

Cleared stolen ServiceNo PX22816 (belongs to Martin PN 31639, 17 Squadron, 1962-08-17).

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